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Camping pod (pet friendly)
From £81 (£81)
4 people maximum 
9.7/10
40 reviews Bring all camping equipment minus the tent (linen, sleeping bags, pillows, cooking equipment, etc.)
Dimensions
8.2ft width × 14.8ft length
1 room
Open space 4 x Bring your own bed
No toilets in the unit: shared facilities available.
No showers in the unit: shared facilities available.
Features
Car 1 included, 1 max. Dog(s) allowed 0 included, 2 max. Car parking by site/unit Gas and electricity included Other restrictions
Bed linen not provided
Extras
| Pet (2 max) | £10 (£10) per stay |
You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.
Availability
| Your booking From £81 (£81) | |
Based on 2 nights, 4 people | |
| 2 adults |
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Bracelands Campsite
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Reviews
95% would recommend this campground to a friend
93% would stay here again
What customers say
This spacious Forest of Dean campsite boasts direct forest access & lovely views. Guests rave about the friendly, helpful staff, clean (though dated) facilities, and peaceful vibe. Great for walks & cycling, with deer sightings common. Ideal for nature lovers, despite some sloping pitches & spotty Wi-Fi.
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One of our favourite places to…
Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite
Liked One of our favourite places to stay. It's beautiful in summer or winter and a great place if you love walking or cycling. Great facilities and a wonderful place to relax in nature. My favourite part are the fallow deer wandering around the site. My dog definitely enjoys watching them
Disliked Nothing
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Beautiful friendly campsite we will come again
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Fantastic location with activities on the doorstep, lots of space, plenty of shower facilities, very friendly staff, clean and tidy site
Disliked Loved the pizzas but was a shame Bites not open too for other options, or more stock in shop
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A great stay on a beautiful site with plenty of access to walks.
Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite
Liked Being able to select your own pitch. There were plenty available and we got a great location. Perfect for watching sunsets. Amazing to see the deers pass through in the nighttime.
Disliked We were told all 3 toilet blocks would be open for our stay when we checked in - I specifically asked, however on day 2 of 5 the block closest to us shut. Meaning a longer walk to use the amenities.
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Lovely location but thats it. Won’t be returning to this site again.
Primitive grass campsite
Liked The location is fantastic
Disliked The curfew is ridiculous.
Felt like I was being treated like a child with a bedtime.
The areas for the non electric pitches are on a hill. We got lucky and managed to find a flat spot right at the furthest point but otherwise would’ve been super frustrated at having to camp on a hill.
Toilets and showers were okay but had a leisure center feel to them! Nothing special.
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Great,well kept site.Definitely imagine using it as a base in future.
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Great location for local drives/walks to excellent places.
Disliked Not so much a dislike but food truck only really open in season which makes sense. WiFi not so good deeper into the forest.
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A fantastic stay. Can’t wait to come again.
Camping pod
Liked We have always camped at Bracelands. I came here as a child and have brought my children and now my foster son. We love the area. The staff are always friendly and approachable. The facilities are good. This time we stayed in a pod for the first time. It was fantastic. The beds were comfy, the pod warm and snug, we had electricity and we were close to the washing up area and toilets and showers. The nearby town of Coleford had plenty of takeaway shops and supermarkets. We visited Goodrich castle and had a lovely afternoon there. I love coming to Bracelands especially as my foster son had a learning disability. He loves it here and I’ve been bringing him for the last 7 years. He loves the space. One of the best sights was the night sky on our first night. No light pollution and the clear sky was awe inspiring to say the least. I don’t think I’ve ever seen so many stars.
Disliked Nothing.
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A bit overpriced for the quality
Camping pod
Liked On site breakfast option.
Location is amazing
Disliked The community areas are in desperate need of refurbishment.
Our pod could have been cleaner.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Great site. Very clean facillities. Good sized pitches.
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Lovely, peaceful and well kept site. Greeted my a friendly member of staff. Great location for exploring the Forest. Lots of lovely walks and cycle routes.
Disliked No dressing area in the showers. Hard to keep clothes from getting wet whilst showering and changing.
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Overall would recommend but money definitely needs to be reinvested.
Powered grass campsite
Liked Lovely campsite in a stunning location! Staff are great! Our children love it here, laid back vibe, very safe site and very clean. We love the “Bracelands bubble” and escaping the madness of normal life, you feel like you’re far away from civilisation, even though everything you need is fairly close by.
Love the pizza van that comes twice a week and the new onsite coffee van is a great idea but unfortunately it wasn’t open when we ventured up one morning to try it.
Disliked We come every year and this year noticed the toilet blocks are in dire need of upgrading! Lots of toilets and shower cubicles were out of use. Some doors were missing locks. And it’s just generally looking very tired and run down, a real shame because the site itself is so beautiful! Based on this I feel it was overpriced and after 15 years of coming, I would actually question if we would return again next year.
The site could also benefit from some levelling out to a lot of the pitches.
Looks like a lot of money has gone into new glamping accommodation and original site has been somewhat forgotten.
There was also tree management (I presume by the forestry commission rather than the site) going on during our stay, which was particularly noisy and I feel we could have been warned of this at booking, especially as it was high season.
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The site was lovely and clean…
Primitive grass campsite
Liked The site was lovely and clean and in a perfect spot for walks.
Disliked So many loud campers after 10 and other campers taking up more room than they really should. Ie outdoor seating areas. The on site shop and food could be better.
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Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Baby-changing facilities Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Local produce Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Forest Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearbyType
Very large (over 200 sites)Accessibility
Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 32 inches) Site close to accessible bathrooms Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmac Step-free or level accessNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Caravan storage facilities Motorhome service point Seasonal sitesLocation
Bracelands Campsite
Bracelands Drive
Coleford
Gloucestershire
England
GL16 7NP
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.81485°N
2.63991°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Bus
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clevedon Beach | 27.8 mi | Estuary | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Caldicot Castle & Country Park 3.3 mi
Goodrich Castle 3.9 mi
Raglan Castle 9.5 mi
WWT Slimbridge Wetlands Centre 11.3 mi
Berkeley Castle 11.7 mi
National Trust
The Kymin 2.1 mi
Skenfrith Castle 7.9 mi
Westbury Court Garden 9.7 mi
Woodchester Park 17.1 mi
Ashleworth Tithe Barn 17.7 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
A4136 - Longstone - Forest Trail - A4136 0.5 mi
Staunton - Highmeadow Woods - Symonds Yat 0.6 mi
Staunton - Buckstone - Hearkening Rock - Staunton 1.2 mi
A4136 - The Kymin - Wysis Way - A4136 1.4 mi
Symonds Yat, Goodrich and the Bicknors 1.5 mi
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Bracelands Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Bracelands Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Bracelands Campsite? There’s simply masses to do in the Forest of Dean and the Wye Valley – from adventurous outings to cultural visits. Get the kids up and active with a visit to Go … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Bracelands Campsite?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: noon – 9:30 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-park accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Bracelands Campsite? From $21.83 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.